How long do kittens nurse?

Answer 1

Always! however it does get less frequent. In the wild the mother would substitute food with milk for a period of time then once she'd established they can survive on their own she'd abandon them.When in a domestic situation they don't become separated the mother will begin to become aggressive toward her young when they try to suckle. This will eventually put them off, but whenever they get close enough and remember she's mummy they'll try their luck! x

Answer 2

Kittens require milk for their first four to eight weeks after birth. The best time to separate kittens from their mother is between ten and twelve weeks to allow them to fully transition to solid foods so they are adequately prepared for life without their mother.

Answer 3

I have observed the mother cat letting her kittens nurse up to 12 weeks, but kittens can be weaned at about 6 weeks.

I have read that kittens will continue to nurse up to 6 or more months. I don't think this is nursing in the sense that the kitten gets milk from it mother, but comfort nursing. Comfort nursing is where a kitten cuddles up to its mother to nurse for comfort. Its like having a baby blanket or sucking a thumb.

Answer 4

depending on the size of the litter 6-8 weeks. 6 for a smaller litter 8 for a larger litter

Answer 5

Me personally my cat has had three litters and you are supposed to keep them for 12 weeks; I asked a Veterinarian.

Answer 6

usually 3-4 weeks They should be weaned by 4-6 weeks they will be able to drink from a saucer ( get your camera ready, first their feet go in then their faces!)

Answer 7

6 to 9 weeks

Answer 8

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